In case you missed it, West Virginia is in the early stages of considering whether to offer online gambling through the state lottery. The prospect of online poker in West Virginia is huge for the simple fact that it serves as a jumping off point for several states, including my home state of Virginia. Just a short drive of three hours and I could play online poker. What's the big deal you ask? In about two years, there is a solid chance that New Jersey, Nevada, California, Delaware and maybe West Virginia could all be spreading online poker.